The new surf club building is a replacement for the existing outdated facility which was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. The key client brief was for a building that responded to its coastal site context along with a functional requirement for a robust and practical building that would stand up to its harsh environment. The surf club is an integral and long-established part of the South Brighton community and in addition to competing in surf lifesaving competitions, the club runs active programmes of surf safety for children and young adults, with the club being supported by over 300 members. Club members also maintain voluntary patrols at the South Brighton beach throughout the summer season, with the new surf club building and associated gear storage facilities a vital component in the successful operation of the club as an organisation and for the safety of beach users.

The new surf club building is a replacement for the existing outdated facility which was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. The key client brief was for a building which responded to its coastal site context along with a functional requirement for a robust and practical building which would stand up to its harsh environment. The surf club is an integral and long- established part of the South Brighton community and in addition to  competing in surf lifesaving competitions, the club runs active programmes of surf safety for children and young adults, with the club being supported by  over 300 members. Club members also maintain voluntary patrols at the South Brighton beach throughout the summer season, with the new surf club building and associated gear storage facilities a vital component in the successful operation of the club as an organisation and for the safety of beach users.

The new surf club building is a replacement for the existing outdated facility which was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. The key client brief was for a building which responded to its coastal site context along with a functional requirement for a robust and practical building which would stand up to its harsh environment. The surf club is an integral and long- established part of the South Brighton community and in addition to  competing in surf lifesaving competitions, the club runs active programmes of surf safety for children and young adults, with the club being supported by  over 300 members. Club members also maintain voluntary patrols at the South Brighton beach throughout the summer season, with the new surf club building and associated gear storage facilities a vital component in the successful operation of the club as an organisation and for the safety of beach users.